In April 2025, New Zealand exported $7.8 billion worth of goods while importing $6.4 billion New Zealand recorded a rare and significant monthly goods trade surplus of $1.4 billion in April 2025 — only the fourth time in the country’s history that the monthly surplus has exceeded $1 billion, according[Read More…]
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UK extends ban on personal meat imports to protect from FMD
This ban includes items such as sandwiches, cheese, cured meats, raw meats, and milk, regardless of whether they are packed or packaged, or purchased duty-free The UK Government has implemented measures to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) following a rise in cases across Europe. According to[Read More…]
Dutch dairy FrieslandCampina and Milcobel announce merger
The merger of FrieslandCampina and Milcobel will create one international, future-oriented organisation that can seize opportunities and address challenges more effectively in the global dairy market FrieslandCampina and Milcobel have announced their intention to merge. This joining of forces creates a leading dairy cooperative and dairy company. The merger provides[Read More…]
Puck introduces limited edition of Zaatar Cream Cheese
Puck Zaatar Cream Cheese is now available in KSA, UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Lebanon for a limited time only, until stocks last UAE-based Puck, a cheese brand, announced the launch of its very first limited-time flavour jar: Zaatar Cream Cheese. The newly designed, limited edition jars are now available on shelves at select retailers in[Read More…]
Violife launches Canada’s first 100% dairy-free cream cheese block
The new creamy block has the crave-able richness and tang of traditional cream cheese, and a velvety, smooth mouthfeel but no dairy There’s a new kid on the block and it lives up to the hype. Meet Violife’s 100 per cent dairy-free Creamy Block, the first-ever dairy-free cream cheese block[Read More…]
Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk launches jalapeño-flavoured variant
Limited-edition Carnation Kickin’ Jalapeño flavoured evaporated Milk gives fans a hot take on the ultimate mac and cheese, created in collaboration with chef Tini Younger, TikTok’s queen of mac and cheese Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk is revealing the hot secret to making creamy mac and cheese with its first-ever innovation, limited-edition Carnation Kickin’ Jalapeño Flavored Evaporated[Read More…]
Valio invests over EUR 60 Mn in Finland plant
Construction work will begin in the summer of 2024, and the new production line is expected to be commissioned in the spring of 2026 Food company Valio is investing over EUR 60 million in the cheese production process at the Lapinlahti plant in Finland. The investment includes an expansion of[Read More…]
How home food availability affects young children’s nutrient intake: study
A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at changes in home food availability and nutrient intake for children from 2 to 4 years old Early childhood is an important time for learning about nutrition and establishing healthy eating behaviours. Young children rely on parents to provide food options, and the availability[Read More…]
Pizza Hut Indonesia introduces Pedas Nusantara for Ramadan
The Pedas Nusantara series features a tantalising blend of sambal-infused dishes, paying homage to the diverse flavours of the Indonesian archipelago Commemorating the holy month of Ramadan, Pizza Hut Indonesia (PHI), unveiled its latest innovation, the “Pedas Nusantara” series. The limited-time-only menu offers a fusion of Indonesia’s local flavours with the international appeal[Read More…]
New Culture’s World’s first animal-free casein cleared for commercial sale
New Culture’s animal-free casein offers all the taste, texture, and functionality consumers expect from conventional dairy The world’s first casein protein made without any animal inputs has been determined safe for consumption. New Culture, the animal-free dairy company, has self-affirmed that its animal-free casein is Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS) following[Read More…]
